🏞️ Sign up for free and exclusive updates: https://camp.beehiiv.com/ 🚨 Dive deep into the world of true crime with Ed Calderon, the Cartel Cop, as he shares chilling tales from his encounters with the deadliest gangs. 🕵️‍♂️ From harrowing survival stories to his intriguing meeting with Joe Rogan, this video is a must-watch for any true crime enthusiast. 🔍 👉 Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and 🔔 ring the bell to stay updated on our latest thrilling stories! THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Bubs https://www.bubsnaturals.com/?discount=GAGNON Beam FÜM Morgan & Morgan Edited & Produced by @99OvrAll 00:00 Intro 01:12 Therapy helping + ghost back in the machine 02:26 Growing up in Tijuana 07:09 Transformation of Tijuana 09:28 Importance of Corrido 17:27 Growing up with tragedy + memory of Ed's older brother 22:20 What will you die for? + relationship with Catholicism 27:00 90s Tijunana - Narco Jnrs, shootouts + skateboarding 36:01 9/11's impact + joining the Policia 48:57 Mom's ultimate approval + Police approval process 54:12 Kind Brutality, Cop Hunting + real Leadership 01:13:20 Warzone tactics + Brotherhood + new normal 01:21:25 Vices to cope, generations lost + envisioning a future 01:34:10 Self-deletion + dissociation & self-destruction 01:40:10 On the offense, nature of Cartel + insane market 01:48:04 Operation Fast and Furious + CIA involvement 01:56:46 Politics is corruption 01:58:29 Temptations to flip + brutality of State Police 02:06:25 Losing faith & leaving for the US 02:16:27 Riskiest operations - Tijuana Prison riot 02:23:25 Sympathy for Cartel members + nothing mattered 02:32:29 Heightened anxiety + numbness 02:38:54 Impact of Joe Rogan appearance 02:41:45 Addiction, getting sober + importance of responsbility 02:58:23 God + "everything is essential" 03:02:46 Lifting generational curses 03:05:13 "There is no getting back to normal" 03:10:07 Being ready for the next chapter 03:13:24 Offered Ayahuasca, meditations + return to Tijuana 03:16:54 Reconciling with family + recognising self 03:22:48 Wearing your scars + Legacy